Suspect At Large After Items Worth Thousands Stolen After Home Burglary In Jericho Suspect At Large After Items Worth Thousands Stolen After Home Burglary In Jericho
Suspect At Large After Items Worth Thousands Stolen After Home Burglary In Jericho A search is on for a suspect who made off with items worth thousands after burglarizing a Long Island home. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. Friday, March 15 in Jericho. Nassau County Police say the suspect smashed a rear sliding glass door to gain entry into the residence on Mellow Lane. An investigation revealed that a brown/tan Louis Vuitton hand bag and assorted jewelry with a total value in excess of $ 6900 were stolen.  There is no description of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with info on the incident contact the Nassau County Cr…
Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting On Long Island Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting On Long Island
Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting On Long Island A pair of Long Island men were found guilty by a jury of shooting and killing a young father outside of his parents’ home. Douglas Coudrey, age 26 of Eastport, and Kenneth Regan, age 25 of Centereach, received their convictions on Tuesday, Feb. 6, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. The jury deliberated for three hours. On January 14, 2020, 27-year-old Justin Gottlieb, who was recently engaged and had an infant daughter, was driving home to Plainview from his electrical engineering job in Jericho. Earlier Report: Duo Indicted For Apparent Long Island Road-Rage Mur…
Bar Serving Up 'Elevated Pub Fare' Opens Sixth Long Island Location Bar Serving Up 'Elevated Pub Fare' Opens Sixth Long Island Location
Bar Serving Up 'Elevated Pub Fare' Opens Sixth Long Island Location A Long Island restaurant started by two former bartenders and friends is further expanding its reach within the community and beyond by opening up its sixth location. Tap Room, located in Jericho, opened on Thursday, Dec. 14, joining the pub’s five other locations. The self-described gastropub serves up what it calls "elevated pub fare," such as burgers, tacos, salads, and more, alongside craft cocktails and a rotating 24 beers on tap. For brunch, Tap Room continues the pub theme with dishes such as the “Hangover Burger,” featuring avocado, egg, cheddar, and bacon, pound cake French t…
This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings
This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings Several school districts in the region rank among the best in the nation in brand-new rankings. TeachSimple analyzed reviews and ratings of each US school district and ranked them from highest to lowest, with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.  The scores are based on reviews from parents and students, statistics from the US Department of Education, and user-submitted information from schools.  The two top-ranked districts in New York and Connecticut are both in Nassau County on Long Island: No. 3 Roslyn Union Free SD has a high proficiency in both reading and math. T…
'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes 'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes
'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes A new restaurant serving up kebabs and Kathi rolls has quickly impressed the Long Island community with its bold flavors. Kathis & Kababs, located at 55 Broadway in Hicksville, is a new restaurant that specializes in just that: Kathi rolls and kebab plates, as well as a smattering of other Indian dishes. Tucked away close to the Long Island Railroad station, the small-but-might eatery has impressed diners since its opening in August 2023. “The first time I had chicken tikka was in London,” said Yelp reviewer Cher Y. of Locust Valley, “and this one has brought me back in those days.”…
$108K Scam: Long Island Bank Employee Ran Check Scheme, Police Say $108K Scam: Long Island Bank Employee Ran Check Scheme, Police Say
$108K Scam: Long Island Bank Employee Ran Check Scheme, Police Say A Long Island woman was arrested after she used her position as a bank employee to pull off a hundred-thousand-dollar scam. Cricel A. Santamaria, age 24, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 3 for the crime she allegedly committed while working at a Jericho bank, according to Nassau County Police. Santamaria, a resident of Hauppauge, was working at Webster Bank, located at 1 Jericho Plaza, on February 4, 2022, when authorities allege she fraudulently accessed check images. She then sold them on the messaging app Telegram. In total, the bank lost approximately $108,000 due to Santamaria’s sche…
Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…
Barbie Bagels: Long Island Eatery Celebrates Movie Premiere With Special Menu Barbie Bagels: Long Island Eatery Celebrates Movie Premiere With Special Menu
Barbie Bagels: Long Island Eatery Celebrates Movie Premiere With Special Menu An iconic Long Island bagel shop is honoring the equally-iconic doll the best way it knows how – with a special pink-themed menu. Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Long Island lovers of the blonde-haired beauty can now celebrate the opening of the hit movie at their local Bagel Boss, the company announced. For a limited time, Bagel Boss is offering a “Pink Malibu Collection,” named after one of the doll’s many Dreamhouses. The collection features treats such as pink and white cookies (a Barbie-approved take on a black and white cookie) and mini pink bagels. Of course, no bagel is compl…
Sentenced: Heroin Dealer Feigned Addiction To Get Clients, Resulting In Fatal LI Overdose Sentenced: Heroin Dealer Feigned Addiction To Get Clients, Resulting In Fatal LI Overdose
Sentenced: Heroin Dealer Feigned Addiction To Get Clients, Resulting In Fatal LI Overdose A Long Island drug dealer who faked addiction in order to get out of jail and amass clients in rehab has been sentenced to spend three decades behind bars, authorities announced. James Tunstall, also known as “Math,” was sentenced on Thursday, July 20 to 30 years in prison for distributing heroin which led to the death of a 24-year-old Jericho man, the US District Attorney’s Eastern District of New York Office announced. According to his trial, Tunstall, aged 48, sold both cocaine and heroin regularly to customers in Nassau County. Earlier Report: Drug Dealer Guilty In Man's Overd…
Long Island Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Motel Office Long Island Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Motel Office
Long Island Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Motel Office Police have arrested a Long Island man for alleged attempted burglary at a motel. The incident took place in Nassau County at the Edgewood Motel around 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 20 in Jericho. According to detectives, a 24-year-old male employee of the motel, located at 38 Jericho Turnpike, was approached at the front desk by a male resident complaining of a water leak in his room. Police said the employee accompanied the guest to his room to check on the leak. Upon returning to the office, the employee noticed the office door had been tampered with.  Police were notifi…
Drunk Driver Sentenced For Deadly Long Island Hit-Run Crash Drunk Driver Sentenced For Deadly Long Island Hit-Run Crash
Drunk Driver Sentenced For Deadly Long Island Hit-Run Crash A Long Island man will spend up to a decade behind bars for a March 2022 drunk driving incident, which killed a father of four. Jordan Solomon, aged 32, of Jericho, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 6 to up to 15 years in prison for charges related to a drunk-driving hit-and-run crash where he was found to have a blood alcohol level three times that of the legal limit, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Earlier Report: Suspect Driving While Intoxicated Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Jericho Crash, Police Say On the night of March 15, 2022, Solomon was out celebrating …
Victim Of Long Island Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash Remembered As 'True Champion' Victim Of Long Island Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash Remembered As 'True Champion'
Victim Of Long Island Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash Remembered As 'True Champion' The family hopes to keep their son’s spirit alive by providing underprivileged kids with tennis lessons and scholarships. Drew Hassenbein, aged 14, was one of two Roslyn teen tennis stars who suffered fatal injuries in a wrong-way drunk driving crash the night of Wednesday, May 3. “The Roslyn High School tennis team was celebrating a huge victory where Drew won his match at first singles,” Debbie Hassenbein wrote on Drew’s GoFundMe page of the night of the crash. “Even though Drew was a nationally-ranked boys player, nothing meant more to him than being a part of the Roslyn tennis commun…